Polar Bears Can’t Vote, So You Have To!

Walking with Polar Bears by Lisa Niver with Churchill Wild near Hudson Bay

Polar Bears Can’t Vote, So You Have To!

Thank you to Ms. Magazine for publishing my article, “Polar Bears Can’t Vote, So You Have To!” November 5, 2018 by Lisa Niver Dr. Stephen Petersen, head of conservation and research at Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre, has only one word of advice for the environmentally conscious this week: “Vote.” The Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, … Continued

Lisa Niver flying to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

How Do You Get To Churchill Wild?

This is Part Three of my adventures walking with Polar Bears with Churchill Wild at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Click to read Part One and Two.   Are you wondering how to visit the Polar Bears? See my videos below for the steps to get from Los Angeles to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Video #7: How … Continued

Churchill Wild Arctic Safaris: Getting ready to see Polar Bears

Are You Ready for an Adventure? Walk with Polar Bears

This is Part Two of my adventures walking with Polar Bears with Churchill Wild at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Click here to read Part One. When are you going to touch the Arctic?   I absolutely loved this experience. Please enjoy my videos to see what our days were like riding the Arctic Rhino and … Continued

Polar Bear by Lisa Niver at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Churchill Wild

Do You Want to Walk with Polar Bears?

I walked with Polar Bears with Churchill Wild at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. It was literally one of the best bucket list adventures I have ever experienced. Please enjoy my videos to see what our days were like riding the Arctic Rhino and walking with wild animals. VIDEO: Do You Want to Walk with Polar … Continued

Enjoy your bucket list train journey on Rocky Mountaineer

All the Things You Wanted to Ask About Rocky Mountaineer

Having worked for years on a cruise ship, when I started to think about my first Canadian Rockies train journey, I realized I had many “dumb” questions. I thought you might appreciate the answers: 1. Do I sleep on the Rocky Mountaineer train? No! You do not sleep on the Rocky Mountaineer train. You will … Continued

Is diving in Bonaire bucket list worthy?

Is Scuba Diving in Bonaire Bucket-List Worthy?

As my plane descended toward Bonaire, I could see Klein Bonaire and the turquoise sea from my window seat and I could not contain my excitement for my first visit to this lovely place. I basically jumped off the plane and ran inside so I could get started with my SCUBA dives! I had heard … Continued

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Do the Things You Believe You Cannot Do: NOW

During a Girlfriend Getaway in Grapevine Texas, I met Tammilee Tilson and learned about her project to do 40 new things before she was 40. I was so enthusiastic about her project that the other writers on the trip suggested I do it as well. I said, “I simply cannot.” They could not think of … Continued

The Clayhouse: Art Classes in Santa Monica

The Clayhouse: Is Art Class on Your List of Dreams?

 CLASSES: The next Beginning Handbuilding class starts on Saturday, September 10 and will meet from 10 am to 12 noon, for 6 weeks. Students  will learn techniques for working with clay such as coiling, extruding, and slab rolling, to make  bowls, cups, vases, planters and more. Glazing instruction is also included. The fee is $280 which … Continued

SheKnows: Make Your Active Resolutions Come True: Kayak!

This article was first published on SheKnows as  If far flung travels are out of the budget, a local kayaking trip is just the thing Did your New Year’s Resolutions include travel? Many people I talk with want to travel more but are worried about cost or distance for exotic locations. You do not have … Continued

Bucket List: Exploring The World of Science

Exploring the World of Science: Adding to your Bucket List! For amateur scientists and keen travellers, it’s such a joy to visit places that combine these two things. There are thousands of opportunities to visit sights and experience the way in which our world continues to develop. From ancient sites of scientific interest to the latest … Continued

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